RN - MS

Registered NurseProfession: Nursing Specialty: Medical SurgicalDuration: 13 weeks Shift: 12 Hours Night Shift Hours per Shift: 7 PM to 7 AMExperience: Minimum of 2 years of experience required License: Active RN license required Certifications: BLS and EKG certification requiredMust-Have: Must have 2 years of MedSurg experience. Experience with EPIC is essential. Ability to read and interpret telemetry is required. Willingness to take students and precept new travelers is necessary.Description: The department consists of a Medical Surgical unit with 42 beds. The nurse to patient ratio is typically 1:5, occasionally 1:6. Common diagnoses and types of patients include total joints, orthopedic hip fractures, spine surgeries (lumbar and cervical), urology procedures, general surgeries, and medical overflow cases such as COPD, sepsis, and infections. Charge Nurse is present on each shift and may assist with patients if needed. Patient care technicians are available with a ratio of 1:8. Respiratory therapy equipment used includes CPAP and BiPAP, which are managed by respiratory therapists. RNs are required to read and interpret their own telemetry strips. There will be a total of three days of general orientation, including training and online modules to complete before the assignment begins. The assignment will include floating to similar units as necessary. Weekend shifts are required, with five weekend shifts expected in a six-week period. Holidays may also be required based on department needs. The dress code requires clean and professional attire in any color.